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International Cook Book

We want your wonderful recipes!

As part of our International Day and food sharing event, the PTA is planning to make an international cookbook featuring recipes from the many countries represented in our community. The final cookbook will be sold to raise funds for the PTA and would make a wonderful souvenir of your time at HFS.

Please use this form to share a recipe (or two) that is special to your family. Alternatively, recipes can be shared with the PTA via email (pta@hyundaiforeignschool.com).

We can’t wait to see what wonderful recipes our community will share!

Cover design

We also need an amazing design for the front cover from one of our students.

Paper for designing is available from Mr. Green.

Thank you!

HFS Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 8

International Day Food Share

We are planning an exciting international day for the last day of this term. A feature of this day will be an international food sharing event for the students and our whole community. We are looking for people who want to host a table, individually or as part of a team.

Please sign-up using this form.

Here are some examples from other schools to help you understand what it could look like.

Class Photographs next Friday

We would like to take class and individual photographs next Friday (8th March). Students should wear school uniforms on this day.

Spring Picnic

Help in the Library

Thank you to everyone who has been helping with book sorting and reorganising the library. It is looking a lot better, and the students have access to lots of new books.

There is still work to be done, and any help is much appreciated.

Important Dates in Term 3

Here are some exciting things coming up in Term 3

  • Sports Day – Thursday 23rd May
  • Residential Trips
    • Mr Dunn’s class – Tuesday 28th to Wednesday 29th of May
    • Mr Morgan’s class and Mrs Leah’s class – Wednesday 29th May to Friday 31st May

Please note, dates may change, and further details will be posted closer to these events.

2024/25 School Calendar

The 2024/25 School Calendar is now available on the school website

Ms Temple joins HFS

We are happy to announce that Ms. Temple will be taking over Mrs. Sim’s class for the remainder of the school year. Ms Temple is well known to the students and the school community and will make an excellent addition to our staff. Mrs. Sim will be taking a short sabbatical and will return for the new school year.

Scholastic Books Orders

Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to the Scholastic Website to browse the latest books and order online. Please place your order online by March 10th, 2024.

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HFS Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 6

Reports and Parent-Teacher Meetings

You should have received your child’s mid-year report on Friday. Please take the time to read the report and make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher in the coming weeks. Details about parent-teacher meetings will be posted in your Class Update.

Opening Day Event

Our opening day event is next Wednesday!

Here are some important details to help the event run smoothly. We are expecting around 200 guests, so it will be a busy day!

  • Please let us know by Monday if you will be attending our event. Form
  • Parents should be at school for a VIP reception by 1:30 pm. Please leave enough time for travel and parking and help us start the day off smoothly.
  • The ceremony starts in the hall at 2 pm. Unfortunately, late arrivals will not be able to get into the hall
  • Parents will be directed to park in the Sports Rehabilitation Centre, adjacent to the school. There is not enough parking next to the school for all our guests. It is a 2-minute walk to school from the parent parking area.
  • Students in Mr. Dunn’s, Mr. Morgan’s and Mrs. Sim’s classes will be attending the ceremony in the hall. Due to limited space and the need to sit for a long period, we have decided not to bring students in Ms McClellan’s class to the formal ceremony part of the event. You will be able to see and celebrate with these students during the school tour part of the event.
  • After the ceremony, there will be time for a tour of the school before a final tape-cutting ceremony.
  • There will be no after-school activities on this day. All students will be sent home with the school bus at 3:35 pm if they are not being collected by a parent.
  • We would like all student to wear their school uniform on this day
  • After the event, school will probably be quite hectic, with lots of people moving around. Please make sure you inform a member of staff if you are taking your child home with you.
  • Dress to impress!

Valentines Day Event

Thank you to the PTA for organising a fun little Valentine’s Day event. See the pictures on Instagram!

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New School Open Day

We would like to invite students and their families to visit our new school on Friday 5th January from 2.30pm.

We can’t wait to show you what we have built!

Ski Trip – Last Day to Sign-up

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the ski trip.

Here is the Sign-up Form

Here is a copy of the original post with all the information

During the busy period of moving to the new school, we have finally confirmed arrangements for our ski trip and are now asking for final sign-ups. Please take a look at the details below and decide if your child will be joining this trip. We are asking for payment by Wednesday 27th December (Sorry for the short notice, but things have been a little hectic). We need at least 12 students to make this a viable trip. If you pay and the trip is then cancelled due to insufficient numbers, you will receive a full refund.

We will be joining students from Atherton International School on this trip, and we believe it is an excellent opportunity for our students to challenge themselves in a new environment and make some new friends.

Sign-up Form

Details

Dates: Monday 29th January to Wednesday 31st January (2 nights sleeping, three days skiing and traveling)

Venue: Muju Ski Resort

Price: 550,000 won (fully inclusive)

Price Includes:

  • Transportation to and from the resort
  • All meals
  • Lift passes
  • Ski lessons (approximately 12 hours)
  • Accommodation at Muju Deogyusan Resort
  • Ski equipment rental
  • Ski clothes rental (jacket pants and gloves)
  • Insurance

Available to: Students in Mr Morgan’s and Mrs Leah’s classes

Staffing: Mr Green will lead this trip, accompanied by other members of HFS staff, depending on numbers

Non-attentees: If you are not going on this trip, school will continue as normal

If you want to sign- up, please fill out this form before Wednesday 27th December

Playment should be made to 하나은행(Hana Bank) 15591026851707 안유진(YujIn An)

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Green

Photos of the accommodation

HFS Newsletter – Term 1 – Week 14

The last week of term is upon us, and HFS is full of Christmas excitement! 4 more days at the Hanmaeum Center before we leave for good and set up home at our new school site. There is lots going on this week and at the start of Term 2, so read carefully.

Last Day of Term 1

Please remember that the last day of Term 1 for students will be Thursday, December 14th.

Staff will spend Friday packing up the school, ready to move to the new school site.

A Message From the PTA

Hello Parents!

This Friday, students will bring home a bag of craft supplies to make a DIY Christmas ornament over the weekend! Students can use any materials from home as well. Please send the ornaments back to school on Monday so we can hang them on the Christmas trees around the school.

Tuesday at 1:45pm PTA will host a small Christmas celebration for the children. There will be refreshments, a hot cocoa bar, crafts, a movie, and Santa! We would love for parents to join us for the celebration! The DIY ornaments made by the children will be for sale for 2,000 won each. Please send your child with small bills/change to purchase an ornament made by friends (parents are welcome to purchase as well!)

There are also many educational texts still available in the resource room that are free for the taking. Please come have a look!

Merry Christmas from your HFS PTA!

Open Day at New School Site

As you are no doubt aware, the school will be relocating to our new site during the winter holidays. Renovation work is on track, and the timeline for ordering new furniture and resources has now begun. We are very excited about the move to the new school site and the wonderful educational environment we are creating.

To ease the transition, we would like to invite all parents and students to an Open Day at the new school site on Friday, January 5th, at 2.30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for parents to see our new facilities and for students to become familiar with their new school before school starts.

We will be holding a ceremony in February to officially mark the opening of the new school.

Mid-Year Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mid-Year Reports will be published on Friday, February 16th February and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held the following week. Remember, if you would like to meet a teacher before then, we are always happy to arrange something.

Keep Everyone Safe

We’ve had a few cases of influenza and COVID-19 recently. If your child feels unwell with symptoms, please keep them home to rest. This helps keep everyone safe. If your child is sick, let us know they’re staying home. Your cooperation is appreciated.

After-School Activities in Term 2

Sign-up for after-school activities in Term 2 will be published in Week 1, and clubs will start in Week 2.

If you are interested in running an after-school activity or know someone who is, please contact Mr. Green for a consultation. We are always keen to broaden the range of activities available by partnering with appropriate external groups. External groups can charge for the activities they run, and the school does not charge any rent for the use of our facilities.

We would love to find:

  • a Teakwondo teacher
  • Music teachers for different instruments
  • A parent volunteer to run a special environmental project
  • Leaders for any other activity that would enhance the life of our school

HFS Newsletter – Term 1 – Week 10

Halloween

A big thank you to the PTA and everyone who helped to organise a great Halloween party.

The students all had such a great time!

Here are some pictures from the party.

Renovation Update

Renovation work at the new school is progressing according to schedule, and we don’t anticipate any problems with starting school at the new site in Term 2. Interior renovation work should be completed by early December. The moving company has been booked to transfer all our stuff to the new school as soon as term 1 finishes.

We are planning a few open days at the end of the Winter Break and early in Term 2 to allow parents to see our new school. We will also be holding an opening event in February to celebrate our new home.

Please remember that we will not host a Winter Show this year as we will be very busy putting everything in boxes. We will hold a Spring Show at the end of Term 2.

Nut Allergy

A new student who will soon be attending our school has a severe allergy to nuts. Although they are not prohibited, we kindly ask that everyone be aware, exercise caution, and contribute to the safety of our school. We think that the best ways to deal with these issues are through education and conversation. Our students have been informed and are eager to help.

Scholastic Book Club

Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to https://world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/hyundai-foreign/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online.

Book catalogues were also sent home on Friday. Please place your order online by November 17th, 2023.

Mr Green will be Out of School

Mr Green will be out of school all of Week 12 (Monday, November 20th – Friday, November 24th).

He will be visiting an international school in China as part of a CIS evaluation team visit. Visiting other international schools benefits HFS by allowing us to compare ourselves to the best schools in the world and by keeping us up-to-date with developments in international education.

Leaving School

If any students are planning to leave the school soon or have changed their plans for leaving, please inform the Admin Office.

Upcoming Dates

  • Week 11 – Tuesday 14th November – Mr Morgan’s Class Trip
  • Week 11 – Friday 17th November – Mrs Leah’s Class Trip
  • Week 12 – Monday 20th November – Happy Boat Kindy Visit HFS
  • Week 12 – Mr Green out of School
  • Week 12 – Friday 24th November – Mrs Sim’s Class Trip
  • Week 13 – Wednesday 29th November – AIS Visit HFS for Sports Day
  • Week 13 – Wednesday 29th November – Mr Dunn’s Class Trip

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